This book was fine. I liked it, but I would be hesitant to be like , “you HAVE to read this.”

This book is seriously a cat and mouse game. We have Meg, the con artist, and Kat, the journalist. Kat is trying to expose Meg, and to do so, she has to go undercover and try to become Meg’s friend.

We have a lot of little twists and turns. Who is conning whom?


I was pretty hooked for the first half, but it became a little tedious in the second half. Lots of business and real estate law stuff. It’s not bad—just not my jam.


I honestly did enjoy this book. And I am excited to read The Last Flight.

Another fun book from Julie Clark.

Seems like good timing with all the con stories that I’ve been watching recently. Hints of Inventing Anna, Tinder Swindler and a touch of Promising Young Woman (but much less dark).

I liked that there were two main women characters that we follow, just like her last book.

I’m not sure what genre to call it - suspense/drama?

I think I liked The Last Flight a little but better but this was still good.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the E-ARC.

The Lies I Tell will make you think. It's an eye-opening, fast-moving thriller that will keep you guessing. It's about two women, one a con artist and one a journalist, both on a mission for revenge and redemption, and rewrite their future.

I couldn't put the book down. It's the perfect bingeable summer read. If you've read The Last Flight, you will love The Lies I Tell. If you haven't read Julie Clark's first book, and you read The Lies I Tell, I can guarantee you will want to run out and read her first one. She's a definite auto-buy author for me now.

4.5/5 stars
Thank you Sourcebooks and NetGalley for the eARC!

This is my first Julie Clark book and will not by my last. I loved every minute of this twisty tale. The characters are well developed and the story kept me engaged from start to finish. I can't wait to read more!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Meg ended up homeless with her terminal mother when they were removed from their home by Ron, a con man. Meg vowed revenge.
Kat is determined to follow and write Megs’trail of con jobs and list of aliases.
They become friends, Meg knows who Kat is and keeps her in the dark about what’s happening.
Kat is engaged to Scott after a terrible situation with ex - Nate that devastated her.
Scott is addicted to gambling . Lots of drama and twists. I enjoyed my reading journey through this story and even see room for a sequel. Due to the surprise ending.

I loved this book! Two great female characters, Meg and Kat, become friends with ulterior motives. One is a con artist while the other is a reporter hoping to tell the con artist’s story. Somehow you are rooting for both of them even though you think one may not deserve your sympathy. Is this true or are they both worthy? So much back and forth until the end when you have your answer and what a great ending!

4.5 ⭐️Pretty sure I haven’t been this pumped about a thriller since 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘍𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 (and yes, Julie Clark wrote that one also!) Instead of thin characters and implausible plotting, my usual opinion of thrillers, this book has two complex rich female leads, taut writing that builds tension, and a plot line that doesn’t have a hole anywhere that the author didn’t do on purpose. Damn, Julie Clark nailed it once again! A con artist, an investigative reporter, all set in Los Angeles - this book pulled me in from the very first page. And just when you think you have it all figured out…wait for it ‘cause you don’t. Twenty four hours later, when I turned the last page, I was sad it was over but completely and utterly satisfied. I will be first in line for her third books, that’s for sure:)

When paths cross lives can change. Meg Williams learned a long time ago that sometimes you must be someone else in order to get what you want in life. Kat Roberts is the woman who has been waiting to find Meg again for the last ten years. Both have stories to tell and while they have lived two very different lives, them crossing paths with lead them both on an unexpected journey.
I can not say enough how much I loved the ending of this book. Meg is just such a fun character. I love the fact that she brings Kat into her life and even though she knows who Kat is she supports her in such unexpected ways. Both women are just fun to read, and you really get to know who they are and what they stand for. This is just such a fun read for the summer. It is intriguing, fast paced, and really brings the reader in. If you are looking for strong willed and smart women, check out this book. It is quite fun, and you will love the ending.
Thank you to Sourcebooks and Netgalley for allowing me to read an advance copy of this book.

All the stars!!! I was hooked from the very beginning. I could not put this book down. I loved both Meg and Kat and their “friendship”. Who can you trust?? Girl code wins out! This book kept me guessing and I loved the way it turned out. I cannot wait to recommend this to others. I loved her first book and I love this one even more. Keep them coming!!
Thank you for the ARC!!

I really enjoyed this Clark's previous book, The Last Flight and this book was just as great and again have two strong female characters. The plot is just as twisty, dark and suspenseful as the first book but for different reasons. I was able to read this in a few sittings because it was so good and there was ZERO PREDICTABILITY. Climax? You will just have to read it, to find out. I am not spoiling a darn thing.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I can see this being among the best thrillers/suspense of 2022. I am also getting this at publishing.

Thanks to Netgalley, Julie Clark and Sourcebooks Landmark for an ARC in exchange for an honest review,

Available: 6/21/22

Wow, another fantastic book by Julie Clark. I was captivated by her first boom and when I discovered this follow up, I had to give it a shot. Thank you for the opportunity to spend some time with this one! Great book.

Well, that was so flipping good! I really liked The Last Flight and dang if this wasn’t even better. It’s hard to say much without spoilers, but I loved the con artist stories and the feminist undertones throughout the whole book. I also really loved both characters. So satisfying, and such a fast read!

What a book to get lost in, and not want to leave!
Beware this is a read that will grab you and not let go, twist and then more twists. Whom to believe.
Life’s snowballs thrown at a young age, make Maggie, Meg, Melody, a few of the names the main character uses, do what she does, but she is a very intelligent woman, always seems to be one step ahead in her thinking.
Enter Kat a woman who has been tragically hurt by Meg, and now has a chance to take revenge, by exposing her.
What happens when these two, a grifter and a reporter, get close? Well, again whom can you trust. Facts become reveled and lots of surprises, and in the end, I wanted to continue on in their lives.
Yes, I’ll be looking for more by Julie Clark!
I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Sourcebooks Landmark, and was not required to give a positive review.

I am LOVING all of the scammer stories lately - but this one was a cut above. I enjoyed both POV but absolutely loved Meg as a character. This one kept me on my toes and guessing throughout as I never quite knew who or what to trust. I thought the ending was absolutely perfect as well. I adored The Last Flight and this was even better! Julie Clark is definitely now a must read author for me.

Julie Clark is back with a great cat and mouse story that will keep you guessing who the real con artist is until the end. I loved the writing, it was so well developed. The story follows Meg, a seasoned con artist, self proclaimed grifter, whose ultimate goal is to get revenge on the man who ruined her mother's life. She spends ten plus years crafting different story lines, using different names, and spins a web of lies. Then there is Kat, who is harboring a secret of her own. She's a writer, and getting the exclusive story about Meg and everything she has done would be the writing that would make her career. The friendship and comradery that developed between Kat and Meg was fun to read about. Despite Kat's best efforts to not let herself get sucked into Meg's world she ended up feeling empathy towards Meg. By the last 20% or so of the book I could not put it down. I had to keep reading to figure out what was going to happen. The ending was fun and fast paced. I can’t say I was completely shocked but I love the way it was written. Definitely add this to your summer TBR or if you haven’t picked your June BOTM you won’t be disappointed!

Wow!!!!! Loved loved loved. Everything about this book! So many lies so much manipulation..so much to take it right to the very end.
Fantastic book that draws you in till the end.
Did I mention that I loved this book!!
Wow!!

Thanks to the author, the publisher abd NetGalley for an early release of this book.

The blurb caught my attention, but it didn't meet my expectations for this genre.

I expected a thriller, and instead, this is a story of revenge and justice. There is a LOT of real estate/business terminology. While I could follow it, it wasn't something that interested me, so it pulled me out of the story. The plot line was quite predictable, and the pace was way too slow. As a result, I never really got fully invested n the story, and the lack of unexpected twists didn't help things. The characters were okay, but not enough to make up for the other shortcomings.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I loved this mesmerizing thriller! We've all read unreliable narrators before, but this one is exceptional. Julie Clark is masterful in creating two strong and unique women. Meg determined for revenge, Kat the reporter with her own intended revenge hoping to expose Meg. So twisty, absolutely impossible to put down!

This was another well done story by Julie Clark. She has a way of building these complex women who are complete bad asses that you have no choice but to respect. I love how they're faceted for both shining bright for justice and the dark sides gleam through. Twisty and delicious!

I love these twisted thrillers where I'm not even sure who I'm rooting for. I devoured this book, and The Last Flight, but I think this reading experience edged out The Last Flight--which I was not expecting!